Published Nov 4, 2010

Darius Rejali — The Long Shadow of Torture

Darius Rejali delves into the profound moral and societal impact of torture on democracies, juxtaposing personal anecdotes from his Iranian upbringing with philosophical insights into power and brutality. He highlights the oft-overlooked ramifications of torture debates, emphasizing the deep hypocrisy and lasting societal changes torture engenders.

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Darius Rejali — The Long Shadow of Torture

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Slippery Slopes of Torture

Consequences Over Efficacy

The Ethics of Torture

The Ethics of Torture

White Light Festival

Exploring Meaningful Connections

The Legacy of Torture

Torture and Hypocrisy

Modernity and Brutality

History of Torture

The Craft of Torture

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Personal Reflections

Understanding Torture

Impacts on Society

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Darius Rejali — The Long Shadow of Torture

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Episode Highlights

Personal ReflectionsDarius Rejali, a leading expert on torture, shares insights from his childhood in Iran and his philosophical views on power and brutality. He explores the tension between modernity and violence, and the moral complexities democracies face in addressing torture.

Personal Reflections

Understanding TortureDarius Rejali examines the complex ethics and historical context of torture, focusing on its impact on democracies. He discusses how debates on efficacy often overshadow the broader consequences and hypocrisy inherent in such practices.

Understanding Torture

Impacts on SocietyDarius Rejali, a leading expert on torture, examines how democracies are altered by the practice of torture and the long-lasting societal impacts it leaves behind. He provides insights into the complex interplay between torture, international relations, and public perception.

Impacts on Society

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